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joelr wrote:

The DNR Firearms Training field shows, strangely enough, whether or not the driver has passed DNR firearms training.

DeanC wrote:

joelr wrote:

The DNR Firearms Training field shows, strangely enough, whether or not the driver has passed DNR firearms training.

This is actually a huge convenience to many hunters. Hunters born after a certain date are required to have taken DNR firearms safety training. This keeps them from having to carry an extra flimsy paper card year after year with them when they are hunting. You also don't have to scramble around trying to remember just where you safely stowed your card last year when it is time to buy your hunting license this year.

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Interesting fact: When you are issued your firearms safety card at age 12, the ID number on the card will be the same as your driver's license number when you get that at age 16.

firemedic5586 wrote:

YOU MUST bring your DNR card with you to the DMV in order to get that box checked

DeanC wrote:

firemedic5586 wrote:

YOU MUST bring your DNR card with you to the DMV in order to get that box checked

Mine went on automatically. Never had to show it.

DeanC wrote:

firemedic5586 wrote:

YOU MUST bring your DNR card with you to the DMV in order to get that box checked

Mine went on automatically. Never had to show it.

DeanC wrote:

It may also depend when you were certified. I was a late bloomer. I was never officially certified until I wanted to hunt in CO.

firemedic5586 wrote:

I could very well be wrong on this, heck it isn't the first time I've been wrong and am sure it won't be my last.... Just ask my wife, she will be the 1st to agree with me on that.

dismal wrote:

So, if I took the DNR class say 25 years ago, and no longer have the piece of paper, can the DNR look that up for me, or do I have to retake the test?

dismal wrote:

So, if I took the DNR class say 25 years ago, and no longer have the piece of paper, can the DNR look that up for me, or do I have to retake the test?

Hunter07 wrote:

It's been about 35 years since I took the class in the basement of the Silver Lake Fire Station in Rochester.

DeanC wrote:

If you really want a replacement of your orange card you can get one by calling (800) 366-8917 or sending a $5 check and a letter requesting a replacement to:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources--Enforcement Division
DNR Enforcement Education
Little Falls , Minnesota 56345-4173

They can also issue one at any ELS location too but it will be printed on the same blue paper that the licenses are. There is a small charge either way.

If you really, really must have a patch, I think I have an extra or two.

Author:	macphisto [ Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:45 am ]
Post subject:	Re: How do MN Police Officers ID carry permit holders?
The only firearms-related item they'll see on the squad computer is DNR Firearms Training, which, as you discovered, is not a carry permit. There's a number they can call to check if an individual has a permit to carry. It's kind of scary that there are officers out there who don't know the difference.

Author:	DeanC [ Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:45 am ]
Post subject:	DNR Firearms Notice on Drivers License?
joelr wrote: The DNR Firearms Training field shows, strangely enough, whether or not the driver has passed DNR firearms training. This is actually a huge convenience to many hunters. Hunters born after a certain date are required to have taken DNR firearms safety training. This keeps them from having to carry an extra flimsy paper card year after year with them when they are hunting. You also don't have to scramble around trying to remember just where you safely stowed your card last year when it is time to buy your hunting license this year. Interesting fact: When you are issued your firearms safety card at age 12, the ID number on the card will be the same as your driver's license number when you get that at age 16.

Author:	firemedic5586 [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:10 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: How do MN Police Officers ID carry permit holders?
DeanC wrote: joelr wrote: The DNR Firearms Training field shows, strangely enough, whether or not the driver has passed DNR firearms training. This is actually a huge convenience to many hunters. Hunters born after a certain date are required to have taken DNR firearms safety training. This keeps them from having to carry an extra flimsy paper card year after year with them when they are hunting. You also don't have to scramble around trying to remember just where you safely stowed your card last year when it is time to buy your hunting license this year. Very true. However YOU MUST bring your DNR card with you to the DMV in order to get that box checked... In true MN fasion the MN DMV computers can't talk to the MN DNR computers. No card NO checked box. In MN you do have a grandfather date for big game hunting as to who has to and who does not need a firearms saftey card.... However, in other states to go big game hunting, EVERYONE, no matter of age, needs a FAS (Fire Arms Saftety) card. Quote: Interesting fact: When you are issued your firearms safety card at age 12, the ID number on the card will be the same as your driver's license number when you get that at age 16. Not to sure how well this holds true.. I know that the DNR issues you a number that is yours for life. It was my impresion that to help prevent ID theft, the state of MN will be changing your DL # each time you get a new card. I know that my DL # was change when I went and did a card renew... I could very well be wrong on this, heck it isn't the first time I've been wrong and am sure it won't be my last.... Just ask my wife, she will be the 1st to agree with me on that.

Author:	DeanC [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:38 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: How do MN Police Officers ID carry permit holders?
firemedic5586 wrote: YOU MUST bring your DNR card with you to the DMV in order to get that box checked Mine went on automatically. Never had to show it.

Author:	firemedic5586 [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:43 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: How do MN Police Officers ID carry permit holders?
DeanC wrote: firemedic5586 wrote: YOU MUST bring your DNR card with you to the DMV in order to get that box checked Mine went on automatically. Never had to show it. Go figure... When I upgraded to my CDL, I asked about the DNR box and was tolf that I had to bring in my FAS certificate in order to get the block checked... I guess different rule for different parts of MN.

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Author:	DeanC [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:45 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: How do MN Police Officers ID carry permit holders?
It may also depend when you were certified. I was a late bloomer. I was never officially certified until I wanted to hunt in CO.

Author:	BrianB [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:46 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: How do MN Police Officers ID carry permit holders?
DeanC wrote: firemedic5586 wrote: YOU MUST bring your DNR card with you to the DMV in order to get that box checked Mine went on automatically. Never had to show it. Same mine just showed up automatically one renewal, didn't even know it was there until I was looking at the card getting it renewed 4 years later

Author:	kecker [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:38 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: How do MN Police Officers ID carry permit holders?
DeanC wrote: It may also depend when you were certified. I was a late bloomer. I was never officially certified until I wanted to hunt in CO. Yeah, I got mine just a few years ago (when I needed it to hunt in another state) so it showed up on my DL next time I renewed. No fuss. Which is nice.

Author:	SethB [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 2:29 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: How do MN Police Officers ID carry permit holders?
firemedic5586 wrote: I could very well be wrong on this, heck it isn't the first time I've been wrong and am sure it won't be my last.... Just ask my wife, she will be the 1st to agree with me on that. She disagreed.

Author:	dismal [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:25 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: How do MN Police Officers ID carry permit holders?
So, if I took the DNR class say 25 years ago, and no longer have the piece of paper, can the DNR look that up for me, or do I have to retake the test?

Author:	Hunter07 [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:28 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: How do MN Police Officers ID carry permit holders?
dismal wrote: So, if I took the DNR class say 25 years ago, and no longer have the piece of paper, can the DNR look that up for me, or do I have to retake the test? I was wondering that also. It's been about 35 years since I took the class in the basement of the Silver Lake Fire Station in Rochester. Suddenly, I feel sooooooooo old.

Author:	Lenny7 [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:37 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: How do MN Police Officers ID carry permit holders?
dismal wrote: So, if I took the DNR class say 25 years ago, and no longer have the piece of paper, can the DNR look that up for me, or do I have to retake the test? I took the course about 1979 or 1980 and around 1993 I needed a copy of the certificate for a Kansas hunting license and they were able to send me one. I didn't get another patch though.

Author:	Lenny7 [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:41 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: How do MN Police Officers ID carry permit holders?
Hunter07 wrote: It's been about 35 years since I took the class in the basement of the Silver Lake Fire Station in Rochester. You might have met my Dad. He worked there at that time.

Author:	DeanC [ Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:21 am ]
Post subject:	Re: How do MN Police Officers ID carry permit holders?
If you really want a replacement of your orange card you can get one by calling (800) 366-8917 or sending a $5 check and a letter requesting a replacement to: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources--Enforcement Division DNR Enforcement Education Little Falls , Minnesota 56345-4173 They can also issue one at any ELS location too but it will be printed on the same blue paper that the licenses are. There is a small charge either way. If you really, really must have a patch, I think I have an extra or two.

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Author:	dismal [ Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:19 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: How do MN Police Officers ID carry permit holders?
DeanC wrote: If you really want a replacement of your orange card you can get one by calling (800) 366-8917 or sending a $5 check and a letter requesting a replacement to: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources--Enforcement Division DNR Enforcement Education Little Falls , Minnesota 56345-4173 They can also issue one at any ELS location too but it will be printed on the same blue paper that the licenses are. There is a small charge either way. If you really, really must have a patch, I think I have an extra or two. Thanks! I don't really need a card right now, but I'll request it anyway just in case.